Date of Award
3-2010
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Thesis
Department
History
First Advisor
Dr. Bruce Bigelow
Second Advisor
Jeffrey Payne
Abstract
"Syrian-American relations have deteriorated markedly in recent years. " ~Syrian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Bushra Kanafani Hezbollah. Hamas. The Islamic Jihad. Rogue nation. The axis of evil. These are features commonly used by the United States government, Western media outlets, and the American people to describe the Republic of Syria. Syria is a major player in geopolitics and relevant to the stability of the Middle East. Its relationship with the United States, therefore, is of central importance in reaching the United States goal of peace in this warravaged region of the world. The erosion of normal diplomatic relations with Syria since the middle of the twentieth century led to serious setbacks for peace and stability in the Middle East. Only with a clear and focused look at the history of the relationship between the United States and Syria can one understand when and why things went awry.
Recommended Citation
Chapman, Chris, "Syrian/United States Relations: Explaining the Failure of the Relationship and Suggestions on How to Repair It" (2010). Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection. 82.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/ugtheses/82